Mostly healthy recipes from an inspired guy
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Mexican Torta
A true staple, this Mexican torta is suitable for lunch, dinner, or an anytime mini-meal. Not only does it taste great, but the combination of veggies, healthy fats, protein and fiber in this sandwich make it equally hearty and nutritious. Mexican Torta As with most sandwiches I make, nothing is measured in this recipe. So,…
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Pepper Broccoli Noodles with Vegetarian Peking Duck
There are few drawbacks to living in scenic Bozeman, Montana, but one I’ve run into is lack of a dedicated Asian grocery. The international options found in our local grocery stores are getting better all the time, which is great, yet I still find myself venturing to AsianFoodGrocer.com a few times a year to order some ingredients…
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Poutine
Poutine is traditional Québécois fare. Leave it to the citizens of Québec to come up with a single word that means French fries smothered in cheese and gravy. I love it. After crafting up many variations, I’ve found that I most enjoy Follow Your Heart brand mozzarella cheese for this dish and Frontier brand organic vegetarian [vegan] beef…
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Italian Tempeh and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffing vegetables is one of those culinary treats that we just don’t enjoy frequently enough. Too often we’re stuffing bread to make calzones, stuffing pasta to make stuffed shells or cannelloni, or stuffing crepes to make… well, crepes. While those are all delicious meals, I feel like stuffed zucchinis really hold their own as an…
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Lemon Glazed Blueberry Avocado Muffins
Vegan MoFo, day 2. On a particularly cloudy Sunday morning, the idea of a batch of fresh muffins had my stomach grumbling before I got out of bed. After carefully assessing the ingredients in my refrigerator, a base of blueberry soy yogurt and half an avocado was chosen. These muffins came out bistro quality and…
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Tofu Ricotta (+ Bonus Recipe)
It’s Vegan MoFo 2011! This rich blend of tofu, olive oil, garlic and seasonings is perfect for Italian dishes such as stuffed shells, lasagna or calzones. In fact, this tofu ricotta mixed with some fresh chopped spinach makes the best stuffed shells! Use your favorite extra-firm tofu in this dish. If you’re on the west coast, Surata makes some…
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Tempeh Paella
Tempeh paella combines delicious tempeh and fresh asparagus with traditional saffron seasoned rice. The resulting dish is very hearty and has the home-cooked feel that is nearly impossible to find while dining out. If you can’t find saffron locally, try a reputable online retailer such as Spices Inc. to purchase threads of saffron for this recipe. I…
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Celeriac and Rutabaga Purée
This rich, creamy purée combines the familiar flavor of celeriac (celery root) with the subtle flavor of rutabaga. The yellowish tint of the cooked rutabaga gives it an extra delicious appearance. Depending on what you’re in the mood for, this would serve well with a salad (such as the Vietnamese Salad with Grilled Tofu) or sautéed greens…
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Blueberry Pecan Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are my favorite summertime breakfast. They are cold, hearty, and flavorful. What’s not to love? Oh, and they’re incredibly simple to prepare! Although my favorite non-dairy milk (Almond Breeze Unsweetened) works well here, pretty much any non-dairy milk and non-dairy yogurt you have in your kitchen should work in this recipe. I’ve had great success…
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Vietnamese Salad with Grilled Tofu
This chilled salad makes for a wonderful summertime dish. It would make a great side to bring along to a picnic or party and isn’t nearly as heavy as many traditional oil-based salads (although I’m not convinced it couldn’t use a bit of oil in the dressing). This is a 3-step salad. It requires dressing,…